Melinis nerviglumis
Melinis nerviglumis is a species of grass known by the common names mountain red top or bristle-leaved red top. The Latin name refers to the veined glume.[2] It is native from tropical to southern Africa, the western Indian Ocean islands, and Indochina.[2] It is cultivated as a garden ornamental due to its colourful purple flowers.[3] The flowers are produced in summer and fade to white as they mature. By this time the seeds can be harvested for new plantings.
Mountain red top | |
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Habit in South Africa | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Poaceae |
Subfamily: | Panicoideae |
Genus: | Melinis |
Species: | M. nerviglumis |
Binomial name | |
Melinis nerviglumis | |
Synonyms[1] | |
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References
- "Melinis nerviglumis (Franch.) Zizka". The Plant List (2013). Version 1.1. Retrieved 13 January 2016.
- Clayton, W. D.; Vorontsova, M.; Harman, K. T.; Williamson, H. "Melinis nerviglumis". GrassBase - The Online World Grass Flora. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 13 January 2016.
- Johnson, Isabel. "Melinis nerviglumis (Franch.) Zizka". PlantZAfrica.com. Natal National Botanical Garden. Retrieved 13 January 2016.
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